Premier: There's no one particular approach to reduce alcohol-fuelled violence

The NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell took questions from listeners who focussed on alcohol and violence following the 'king-hit' of teenager Daniel Christie on New Year's Eve in Kings Cross. The 18 year old remains in a critical condition in hospital.

Mr O'Farrell says there's no one particular approach to reduce alcohol-fuelled violence and it takes time for any measures to have an impact.

"Slogans don't work here. What works is good old fashioned policing, what works is good old fashioned enforcement of liquor regulations, what works is working with the industry to make sure they're more responsible and what has to work is working with communities but it's going to take some time and that's where the criticisms arise."

The Opposition wants the government to follow Newcastle's lead and introduce reduced trading hours to reduce alcohol induced violence. But Mr O'Farrell says.

"We don't need a one-size fits all solution in this State, what we need is a solution that targets the problem precincts and the problem locations."